Bender
Arrival Date: February 17, 2005
Patient Profile
Name: Bender
Species: Kemp’s Ridley
Weight: 82 pounds
Reason for visit: Entanglement and “Bubble Butt Syndrome” due to a boat strike.
Location Found: Islamorada, FL
Status Report
Updated: 2/25/16 I have gained some weight over the years. I’m currently weighing in at 82 lbs.
Updated: 4/5/18 This year I’ve lost 2 pounds, currently weighing in at 80 lbs. That’s because I’m a picky eater; I like having my squid stuffed with shrimp.
Updated: 9/16/19 Nap time in the Hurricane tank. She got some new weights on her shell so now she can successfully rest at the bottom.
Updated: 4/28/20 Swimming in the circle shadow of one of the enrichment toys in the pool.
Updated: 5/26/22 Bender is enjoying her time in the hurricane tanks, while waiting for mating season to settle down.
